Illegal immigration — Stay focused
Legislators shouldn’t let opponents of immigration bills put an end to debate
The Capital-Journal Editorial Board


Just because a crime has been institutionalized doesn’t make it legal.

Illegal immigration is no exception.

That’s why it was disturbing to hear the sentiment that Sen. Ralph Ostmeyer, R-Grinnell, said he heard from an anonymous business owner opposing tighter immigration laws.

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